John 1:17
"For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."
If grace and truth came through Jesus Christ, then why did He teach the law?
Was Jesus teaching Christians how to live by teaching the law?
Resources:
Testimony of John
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_003_1_6_28_testimony_of_john_ext.mp3
2 Timothy 4:3-4
3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
What is "sound doctrine"?
What does it mean to "suit their own desires"?
What do people with "itching ears" do?
Why do they "turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths"?
Resources:
Different Gospels
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/galatians_05_different_gospels_1_6.mp3
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do-living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. 4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.
What does it mean to be "done with sin"?
What is the "will of God"?
Are we still "pagans"?
Were the "pagans" surprised?
Resources:
The Will of God
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/will_of_god.htm
Done with Sin
https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=done+with+sin
Philippians 4:10-13 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. What does Paul mean by living in plenty and living in want? How did Paul learn to be content? In what way does Jesus give us strength? Resources: Your Identity in Christ https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/identity.htm
Luke 10:38-42
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
What can Martha and Mary teach us about faith and works?
How is Jesus' response to Martha applicable to the church today?
Resources:
Faith Only or Faith and Works
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/faith_works.htm me
1 Corinthians 13:13
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
What are faith, hope, and love remaining from? What was taken away?
Why is love greater than faith and hope?
Resources:
96tolife Blog: 1 Corinthians 13:13
https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=1+Corinthians+13:13&m=1
Love God More?
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/love_god_more.htm
Colossians 1:21-232
1 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Does "continue in the faith" mean that salvation can be lost?
What about Paul's message to the Colossians is similar to his message to the Galatians?
Resources:
Once Saved Always Saved 8 of 12
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/always_saved_8.mp3
What goes through your mind when asked, "What are you willing to do for God?" when it comes to your relationship with God?
How does what you're willing to do effect:
Trusting God?
Relying on God?
Your self-effort?
Your knowledge of the New Covenant?
Your Christian life?
Resources:
How will the grace of God guide us?
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/the_grace_of_god.mp3
Five Truths About Forgiveness
1. The Old and New Covenant
2. No More Sacrifice For Sins
3. Shedding Of Blood
4. Atonement Versus Propitiation
5. Sins No Longer Counted
How can you forgive others to be forgiven and forgive others because you are forgiven?
What sacrifice can you perform that God requires and accepts?
Is an apology good enough to get you forgiven?
Are our sins remembered or taken away?
What are the consequences of forgiveness?
Resources:
Forgiveness
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/forgiveness.htm
Who is the authority in a Christian's life?
Do we have to be under the authority of a pastor?
Who has the authority to interpret the scriptures?
Is the church God gave us a specific religious organization?
What is a reason we have so many religious denominations?
What does it mean to "Let Go and Let God?"
Resources:
The Need for Good Teaching
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/galatians_40_the_need_for_good_teaching_6_3_18.mp3
Mark 7:8-9
"You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” And he continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!"
What human traditions was Jesus criticizing?
Does His criticism apply to celebrating Christmas?
Resources:
Let's talk Christmas with Chaplain Kevin Betton
https://www.youtube.com/live/r7ET5L0V6oI?si=rj73BaZRWF-z4AHf
Christmas isn't pagan and here's why
https://youtu.be/5zcaQlBbk6s?si=1v5A1btFOEjB8UnG
